Employment

Wilmot Collins - Mayor of Helena, Montana

Maybe it's not about what you want to become, it's about where you're needed.

I pray most of all for my children who are still in Afghanistan and Iran.

"He left me with two babies and went to Libya ... I wemt to Libya, but I didn't find him."

We lived peacefully. But when gang members wanted me to sell drugs in the middle of my fruit, I said, “No.”

If you have a child, you will understand how I feel.

In the end you will be judged by the fullness of your heart.

“We’re your friends, so let’s break down the walls”

When I dropped off my first carload … I asked, “May I stay and help?”

​You have to have faith and trust in humanity.

Everyone has his own road and his own destiny.

" I want to leave something for my children and grandchildren. The Italians give me a place to sleep and food, but I need help finding a job..."

“Call your family. Send money.” I said, “I don’t have family. I am an orphan.”

My husband told me to go to Germany with our youngest son because I am a math teacher and can speak English, and because I am strong.

I just want to be free and to live in peace and safety.

Because I am almost fourteen and the oldest son, I am responsible for our family.

I wanted to stay in Africa, but I wanted my life to be secure, so I came to Europe.

We left Iran because we are Afghans.

I hope I can find a good life and that I can continue in my profession.

The journey is very, very risky. Many people died — a lot.